Whipped Ricotta (Printable)
Light and fluffy ricotta blended with olive oil, ready in minutes for spreading or dipping.
# What You Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
→ Oils & Seasonings
02 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
03 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Optional Toppings
05 - Zest of 1 lemon
06 - 1 tablespoon honey
07 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (basil, chives, or parsley)
08 - Crushed red pepper flakes
# Steps:
01 - Place the ricotta cheese in a medium mixing bowl. Using a hand mixer or whisk, beat on medium-high speed for 2 to 3 minutes until smooth, light, and fluffy.
02 - Add the olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix until fully incorporated.
03 - Taste the whipped ricotta and adjust the salt and pepper as desired.
04 - Transfer the whipped ricotta to a serving bowl. Top with lemon zest, honey, fresh herbs, crushed red pepper flakes, and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
05 - Serve immediately with toasted bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- It transforms one humble ingredient into something that feels genuinely luxurious in under ten minutes.
- The topping possibilities are endless, so it never gets boring no matter how often you make it.
02 -
- Low fat ricotta will leave you with a grainy, watery result so always reach for whole milk.
- Straining the ricotta through cheesecloth for ten minutes before whipping removes excess moisture and changes everything.
03 -
- High quality ricotta from an Italian deli will whip up creamier than most supermarket brands, and you will taste the difference immediately.
- A light drizzle of good olive oil right before serving is the detail that makes people think you are a professional cook.